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Am I wrong to be upset that the drs are making me have a c section..
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I had a csection with my first, she was not only breech but folded in half so technically she would have come out butt first if I even tried vaginal delivery. My dr doesn't even want to take the 1% risk and neither do I. I'm not to worried about getting another csection, the first wasn't that bad and my vagina isn't all stretched out so there's a plus. Good luck and congrats!
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If i was you I'd look up uterine rupture. Yeah its 1% chance but the stories I read most ended in the death of a full term baby. I wanted to try vbac also until I read them stories. The life of my baby isn't worth not having a c section again.
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Having multiple cesareans is actually far more dangerous than having one c-section and then going for a VBAC. It's major abdominal surgery and every time a surgeon cuts through that scar tissue it becomes weaker. The risk of uterine rupture from an attempted VBAC is much lower than the risk of complications from surgery - doctors push for repeated c-sections because it's more convenient for them, not because it's what's best or safest or healthiest for you and your baby. You are right to be frustrated,  and you have the right to fight for the birth experience that you want. Absolutely, emergencies can happen and sometimes even the most straightforward plans can go awry. But you have the right to try for a vaginal birth. It is YOUR body. And it is NOT selfish or dangerous or harmful to choose a vaginal birth. It's what your body was built to do.
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As a mother who has had two previous csections I understand you completely! I will be having my third csection in septemeber and I'm still trying to find a doctor who will preform a vbac. What woman don't understand is that research studies show that only 1% of women get uterine rupture and that the reasoning behind not preforming a vbac isn't always "a csection is better for baby and you" doctors for one make more money off of csections and when preforming a vbac the doctor has to be in the room the entire labor. They cannot leave for any reason in case of an emergency. Very few doctors will do them , I know of a few doctors and hospitals in Florida who will do them but who's to say they will accept my insurance. It's sad because even though one pregnancy went one way doesn't mean there will be complications in another pregnancy. You aren't being selfish , I feel every mother deserves to have the experience of giving birth naturally. It's what or bodies are made to do , just try to be positive though and don't let it bother you. If you can find a doctor who will deliver naturally than you do what you have to do. Good luck momma!
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I'm not sure I understand. Please forgive me if I seem rude that is not my intent but I'd want what is best for my baby and me. If the doctor won't give you the choice of a natural birth would you really want to risk it. I'd rather choose my baby's well being than any pain or bonding I might feel is gone. I know you love your baby and of course consult other doctors if you feel that strongly but please don't be upset or risk you or your baby's life for a birth plan you want. Life is unpredictable, we can't always have what we want. Good luck  
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I know it's just hard for me to wrap my head around at the moment I guess. And I didn't mean to sound rude I was trying to explain to lovingbaby1115 the situation not that she will ever read it :p
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12155605 tn?1437372946
I know you've had one from your comment im talking about the people that say its sooooooo bad and you wont bond with your baby you will always be able to bond with your baby if you choose to its like the father choosing to not be around thats his choice not cuz he cnt breast feed or is in pain if you want to bond with your baby no pain will stop you from bonding with your baby and as mothers all we can do is whats vest for our kids is having another c section is what has to be done than what can we do i dont want another c section but if this baby has the same issue as my first and wont come down futher im goin to have to you know
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I guess I could clarify, the last time I was pregnant I had to have an emergency c section and ended up looking both my children at 25 weeks. So now even though I want to give birth naturally they won't let me. I just feel like it was a contention that I had with my twins and I don't want to loose it. I know I sound crazy and mildly selfish but I hate dwelling on the fact that they won't even give me the opportunity she's head down and everything -_-
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It's not even that though because I've had a c section I just hate that they won't let me have the opportunity to give birth naturally it just upsets me I guess
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12155605 tn?1437372946
And i dont know about all hospital but my hospital was helping me walk the next day not right away lol once i got the hang of it i was good and was walking around a lot lol some of the stories i hear about c section from ppl who never went thru it is funny lol
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Why would it be a issue with a c section if it is best for your baby I wouldn't have a issue with it it is what it is
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12155605 tn?1437372946
C section isn't all that bad i had it with my first child i didn't want to but i had no choice i wouldn't dilate anymore and my recovery was good although her fsther was around i did everything myself when i had her cause we weren't living together i still breast fed i bathed her changed her took her to her doctor appointment and we have the closer relationship from day one she has always been a mommy's girl i was also able to cleab up the house and stuff on my free time and i was not on any pain meds because i dont believe taking meds to deal with pain so you not being able to bond with your kid isn't true honestly its up to you if you feel you are in so much pain you cant bond with your kid then you wont trust i was in lotssss of pain but i never let it stop me from doing what i had to do so you will be fine and the healing process is just the same as vaginal my friend had vaginal birth the same time as me and we were both in the gym and moving around at the same time
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As scary as c section sound I'm sure that it will go by so fast you won't even realize it's done.  I've heard it's very painful right after because they make you walk right away and having to take care of a newborn after your just got your stomach torn open I'm sure it's hard but there's nothing that mommy's cannot handle and that's what makes us mom's!  Once your baby comes it will be all worth it.  Every bit of pain!  Best of luck!
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That's the thing I'm 32 weeks now and she just went head down but they seem to think that because I had a c section at 24 weeks last time that somehow it's going to rupture my uterus. I just don't get it.
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14330310 tn?1433978780
Stand up or the birth you want.
Most doctors are in fear of lawsuits and wont assist in a delivery of a breach baby.
Ask what your options are and set the tone for the birth you want.
At the same time doctors really will help make sure your baby will be safely delivered into this world.
Find a doctor or midwife who specializes in breech birth.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO DELIVER BREECH.

And always remember to relax. The more stress the more complications during labor ect.

Be brave sister. :D
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Their making me because I ended up going into preterm labor when I was 24 weeks and both children we're breach so they had to give me a c section. They told me if I try vaginally it may rupture my uterus.. I'm just really upset about the entire thing I as you don't want to need help for that long.. it would just mean my husband will have to be out of work twice as long. I'm going crazy thinking about it.
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No I totally understand my doctor is making mw have a csection friday or monday and im freakimg out .. it scares me so much and feel like I wont be able to bond wit my baby as much as I would with a natural birth and not to mention the help Il need to recover Iwant to bw able to do everything for my baby straight away and I feel like having a csection will prevent thay cause ill be so sore ans need help :( .. why are they making u there making me cause I need to be induced but my baby is not engaged and a induction cud be risky
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